Details

Provenance

Private Collection, United Kingdom Sale: Farsettiarte, Milan, 28th November 2014, lot 362 Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Literature

Robert Melville, Henry Moore Sculpture and Drawings 1921-1969 , London, 1970, no. 640, illustrated p. 262 Anne Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore Complete Drawings 1950-76 , Much Hadham, 2003, no. AG 61-62.41, illustrated p. 163 Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and attached to the backing board at all four corners and at the centre of each edge. The sheet is very slightly time-stained and there are two stains along the upper edge, probably relating to previous mounting. The upper right corner has a small studio stain and there are some flattened creases to the lower right corner. This work is in overall good condition. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalog summary

Henry Moore Two Reclining Figures signed Moore and dated 62. (lower left) wax crayon and felt-tip pen on paper 29.3 by 24cm., 11 1/2 by 9 1/2 in. Executed in 1962. Provenance Private Collection, United Kingdom Sale: Farsettiarte, Milan, 28th November 2014, lot 362 Purchased at the above sale by the present owner Literature Robert Melville, Henry Moore Sculpture and Drawings 1921-1969 , London, 1970, no. 640, illustrated p. 262 Anne Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore Complete Drawings 1950-76 , Much Hadham, 2003, no. AG 61-62.41, illustrated p. 163 Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and attached to the backing board at all four corners and at the centre of each edge. The sheet is very slightly time-stained and there are two stains along the upper edge, probably relating to previous mounting. The upper right corner has a small studio stain and there are some flattened creases to the lower right corner. This work is in overall good condition. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."